Apartments for rent in Benson, NC

Benson, a small town in North Carolina, has a population of slightly more than 3,000. With an average age of just over 41, the town's population is slightly older than other municipalities in North Carolina, which has an average age of 38. The majority of Benson residents own their homes, and 43% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $816/month, which is $116 a month less than the state average.

Benson has an average commute time of about 28 minutes, slower than the North Carolina average of about 25 minutes. Many residents (36%) drive themselves to work, while public transportation is not used extensively. Few residents walk to work.

There are two primary industries in Benson: education and entertainment. Together, these industries make up 11% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in management, as 6% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of almost $59K, Benson workers earn less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The town's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Benson has a relatively large concentration of residents older than 25 with a high school degree or GED (19%) compared to the North Carolina average. In addition, 8% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 2% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.